Jiang K, Jiang LS, Li HX, Lei L. Periodontal-orthodontic interdisciplinary management of a “periodontally hopeless” maxillary central incisor with severe mobility: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(14): 4550-4562 [PMID: 35663057 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i14.4550]
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Lang Lei, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, No. 30 Central Road, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China. leilangdental@163.com
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
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World J Clin Cases. May 16, 2022; 10(14): 4550-4562 Published online May 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i14.4550
Periodontal-orthodontic interdisciplinary management of a “periodontally hopeless” maxillary central incisor with severe mobility: A case report and review of literature
Ke Jiang, Li-Shan Jiang, Hou-Xuan Li, Lang Lei
Ke Jiang, Lang Lei, Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
Li-Shan Jiang, Hou-Xuan Li, Department of Periodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Jiang K collected the medical records and mainly drafted the manuscript; Jiang LS partly drafted the manuscript; Li HX and Lei L revised the manuscript critically for important intellectual content; all authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed consent was obtained from the patient for the publication of this case report.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to report.
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Corresponding author: Lang Lei, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, No. 30 Central Road, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China. leilangdental@163.com
Received: September 21, 2021 Peer-review started: September 21, 2021 First decision: October 22, 2021 Revised: November 3, 2021 Accepted: March 25, 2021 Article in press: March 25, 2021 Published online: May 16, 2022
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Treating periodontally hopeless teeth with advanced bone resorption and severe tooth mobility is a great challenge for both orthodontists and periodontists. Biofilm-induced periodontal inflammation and occlusal trauma-related inflammation may synergistically aggravate tooth mobility. This case report illustrates that even periodontally hopeless teeth can be saved and have long-term stability with comprehensive periodontal treatment to control periodontal inflammation and promote periodontal bone regeneration and intricate orthodontic mechanical control to correct cross bite and occlusal trauma.
CASE SUMMARY
A 27-year-old female patient whose chief complaint was severe tooth mobility and discomfort of the maxillary incisor was diagnosed with severe aggressive periodontitis by clinical and radiographic examinations. To reduce tooth mobility and establish stable occlusion, we combined orthodontic treatment with periodontal therapy to preserve the tooth. Orthodontic treatment was performed after basic periodontal therapy and periodontal surgery. The loosened upper right central incisor was successfully retained, and the periodontal tissue remained stable during follow-up.
CONCLUSION
Teeth with severe mobility and bone loss can be saved through interdisciplinary treatment when periodontal inflammation is strictly controlled.
Core Tip: Traditionally severe tooth mobility may affect the prognosis after orthodontic tooth movement, since orthodontic treatment has been reported to increase tooth mobility. However, whether orthodontic tooth movement can be conducted in “periodontally hopeless teeth” with Class III mobility has never been reported. In this case report, we described periodontal-orthodontic interdisciplinary treatment of a case with a “periodontally hopeless” upper central incisor with Class III mobility.
